EXCELLENT 9.0
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 0.7m 9sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.5m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Moderate wind15kph
ENE · gusts 23kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0003:0024:00
Tides
Today
▼01:10 AM0.7m
▲07:20 AM0.5m
▼01:16 PM0.5m
▲07:29 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 9, 2026
Now0.61m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
07:20 AM
0.46m
▲
High Tide
07:29 PM
0.59m
▼
Low Tide
01:10 AM
0.69m
▼
Low Tide
01:16 PM
0.50m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.6m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell S · 0.7m · 9s
Thu, Apr 9
0.9-1.5m
24h
9.3s
1.0-1.5m
03h
9.3s
1.0-1.6m
06h
9.2s
1.0-1.6m
09h
10.6s
1.0-1.6m
12h
11.3s
1.0-1.6m
15h
11.3s
1.0-1.5m
18h
11.2s
1.0-1.5m
21h
13.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Thu, Apr 9
15.3
↗
24h
ENE
12.5
↗
03h
NE
13.3
↗
06h
NE
20.4
↗
09h
NE
22.1
↗
12h
NE
23.5
↗
15h
ENE
27.4
↗
18h
ENE
27.3
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · Too windy⏰Best: 03:00 · 06:00
Tamarindo's main beach is ideal for beginners at any tide. The sandy bottom and gentle waves provide a safe learning environment. Surf lessons are widely available, and the long stretch of beach means plenty of space for everyone.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Tamarindo. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
No lessons available for this location.